Streets, Beatz & Peace Podcast


Hosted by Billy Deal and Rodney Phillips, “Streets, Beatz & Peace” explores the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) work being done across Chicago.

Episode 4: Self Care and Soul Care

Clinical Program Supervisor at Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Maki Camacho joins the show to discuss mental health in the field of Community Violence Intervention (CVI).

Episode 3: Women in Street Outreach

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago Victim Advocate A’shake Banks and Chicago CRED Life Coach Fantasia Smith discuss the reality of being a woman in street outreach.

Episode 2: A Day in the Life of Outreach Workers

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Field Managers James Mitchell and Nyedra Turner detail the day-to-day responsibilities of Chicago’s street outreach workers.

Episode 1: What Is Street Outreach?

Violence Interrupters Executive Director Tio Hardiman discusses the evolution of street outreach and Community Violence Intervention (CVI) work in Chicago.